Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 397 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $403 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.26-5-33 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.26-5-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,517 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 577 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,020 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09898000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 IDEAL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 21O. N REIMAN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
397 Ideal St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SCHRECK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3212 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022171499 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11407 / 4419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 397 IDEAL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1108 |
| Document Number | 0114074419 |
| Book / Page | 11407 / 4419 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022171499 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $388.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 397 IDEAL ST, 397, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1108 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 SCHRECK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3212 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 397 Ideal St was $403, down 63.6% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $403.00 (-63.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,108.00 (+21.89%) | $122,000 (+117.86%) Land $15,000 Building $107,000 | $122,000 (+33.98%) Land $15,000 Building $107,000 |
| 2024 | $909.00 (+212.37%) | $56,000 (-) Land $4,100 Building $51,900 | $91,057 (+13.82%) Land $6,667 Building $84,390 |
| 2023 | $291.00 | $56,000 Land $4,100 Building $51,900 | $80,000 Land $5,857 Building $74,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 Ideal St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 397 Ideal St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,005 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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